Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 User manual

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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of a new, high-performance recreational tow boat. Your Malibu
Boats, LLC (“Malibu”) boat has been constructed to meet and/or exceed all U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) requirements applicable at the
time of its manufacture. However, it is still your responsibility as the boat owner to ensure the boat is
operated in a safe manner and is properly maintained.
Before operating this vessel, please take the time to get acquainted with the vessel and its various
features and controls. We recommend that you carefully read and familiarize yourself with this
Owner’s Manual and all on-product safety labels prior to operating your new watercraft.
Prior to operating the boat for the first time, you must carefully read and
familiarize yourself with this Owner’s Manual and all on-product safety labels. You
must also agree to comply with Federal, State and Local Boating Regulations.
This manual contains important information on Boating Safety, Boating Rules, Proper Operation
and Maintenance of your boat. This manual provides a guideline for proper operation and
maintenance of your boat, and you should consider it a permanent part of your vessel.
In the event that this boat is sold, this manual should be included along with the boat to ensure that it
will provide the same important information to the next owner.
Images and information utilized in this manual were the most up-to-date available at press time.
Because of Malibu’s commitment to continuous improvement, actual boats and components may vary
from those illustrated. Malibu does not guarantee the availability of what is shown herein.
Congratulations!
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about this owner’smanual
The recommended practices and warnings in this manual represent sound advice for recreational boating and identify
common risks encountered by boaters engaging in towed watersport activities. Read and understand the contents of this
manual. Ask questions of a boating professional if anything in this manual does not make sense to you. The manual does
not cover all instances of risk or danger, so please use common sense and good judgment when boating. If you follow the
advice provided in this manual you will signicantly reduce risk to yourself, your passengers, towed participants, and other
boaters.
This manual is not intended to be a substitute for taking a course on boating safety nor is it a substitute for boating
experience. It is recommended that if you are unfamiliar with the use and operation of a boat you seek advice and training
from a qualied individual or organization. Check with your local marine law enforcement agency or dealer for more
information about boating safety classes in your area.
The precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are not all-inclusive. If a procedure or method is not specically
recommended, YOU must be satised that it is safe for you and your passengers, and that the boat will not be damaged
or made unsafe as a result of your decision. Remember – always use caution and common sense when operating and
maintaining your boat!
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about your new boat
Malibu is proud to provide you with the most exciting, cutting-edge technology available in the towing-boat
industry. The boat you have purchased represents the state of the art at the time of manufacture. As you may
expect from the industry’s leader since 1982, Malibu expands and innovates continually. As a result, updated
product or specications may be introduced during any given model year. Malibu reserves the right to introduce
new product or changes to existing model lines without notication or incurring responsibility to make the same
changes to boats in the market completed prior to the date of change.
This Owner’s Manual has been compiled to address as many potential issues and questions as may arise in
addition to explaining how to operate the boat and its systems correctly and safely as possible to ensure long-
term and enjoyable use. However, Malibu cannot anticipate every potential situation that can arise, affecting
the care and protection of your boat, nor every circumstance that could arise in the operation or care of the
boat when not in use. Malibu strongly recommends reading any and all additional information provided by
component manufacturers’ and supplied with the boat at time of purchase. Also check out websites for Malibu
and its component manufacturers periodically to stay abreast of any changes, updates, service bulletins and
general information. Malibu will use these various methods of communication, from this Owner’s Manual and
including, but not limited to, direct mail contact and website updates, to make every reasonable effort to apprise
you of the information you will need to continue long-term and highly satisfactory use of your boat.
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2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
SAFETY
Embracing Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................4
Signal Words and Symbols Used in This Manual................................................................................................................................4
Basic Safety Rules ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Pre-Operation Check List–Before Leaving the Dock...........................................................................................................................4
Precautions While Underway ..............................................................................................................................................................5
Safety While Maintaining the Vessel ...................................................................................................................................................7
Owner Responsibility and Boating Education...................................................................................................................................8
Important Safety Information ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Responsibilities of Boat Owner and Operators....................................................................................................................................8
Registration .........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Insurance.............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Boating Safety Education Opportunities..............................................................................................................................................9
Operation by Minors and Licensing...................................................................................................................................................10
Navigation Lights...............................................................................................................................................................................10
Emergency Safety Stop Switch .........................................................................................................................................................10
Personal Flotation Devices................................................................................................................................................................11
Fire Extinguisher................................................................................................................................................................................12
Horn or Whistle..................................................................................................................................................................................12
Bilge Pump(s)....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Visual Distress Signals......................................................................................................................................................................12
Recommended Safety Equipment.....................................................................................................................................................12
General Boating Safety Topics..........................................................................................................................................................13
Safe Speed........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Carbon Monoxide Safety...................................................................................................................................................................13
Proper Loading..................................................................................................................................................................................15
Weighting Your Boat During Watersport Activities.............................................................................................................................15
Visibility of the Operator ....................................................................................................................................................................16
Boating Under the Inuence..............................................................................................................................................................16
Product Misuse..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Reporting Accidents...........................................................................................................................................................................17
Rendering Assistance........................................................................................................................................................................17
Hazardous Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................................17
Environmental Concerns ...................................................................................................................................................................18
On Product Warning Labels ..............................................................................................................................................................19
Warning Labels and Locations ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Wakesetter Label Locations ..............................................................................................................................................................20
Response TXi Label Locations..........................................................................................................................................................22
Basic Rules of the Road ......................................................................................................................................................................23
Boating Regulations ..........................................................................................................................................................................23
Encountering Another Vessel ............................................................................................................................................................23
Privileged Vessel ...............................................................................................................................................................................23
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Burdened Vessel ...............................................................................................................................................................................23
Crossing ............................................................................................................................................................................................23
Meeting Head-On ..............................................................................................................................................................................24
Overtaking .........................................................................................................................................................................................24
The General Prudential Rule.............................................................................................................................................................24
Other Rules of the Road....................................................................................................................................................................24
Aids to Navigation..............................................................................................................................................................................24
Night Running.....................................................................................................................................................................................26
Watersports Safety.............................................................................................................................................................................28
Hand Signals .....................................................................................................................................................................................28
Towed Person Safety Responsibilities...............................................................................................................................................29
Additional Precautions for Towed Skier/Rider....................................................................................................................................29
Tow Line Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................................................................31
Fallen Skier or Rider..........................................................................................................................................................................31
Develop Water Sense........................................................................................................................................................................31
Emergency Procedures .....................................................................................................................................................................33
Explosion and Fire.............................................................................................................................................................................33
Swamping and Flooding....................................................................................................................................................................34
Capsizing...........................................................................................................................................................................................34
Staying Aoat.....................................................................................................................................................................................34
Collisions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................34
Grounding..........................................................................................................................................................................................34
Person Overboard .............................................................................................................................................................................34
Drowning ...........................................................................................................................................................................................35
Medical Emergency...........................................................................................................................................................................35
Operation Failure...............................................................................................................................................................................35
Towing ...............................................................................................................................................................................................35
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Response TXi.......................................................................................................................................................................................38
20VTX...................................................................................................................................................................................................40
21MLX ..................................................................................................................................................................................................42
21VLX...................................................................................................................................................................................................44
22LSV...................................................................................................................................................................................................46
23LSV...................................................................................................................................................................................................48
25LSV...................................................................................................................................................................................................50
22MXZ..................................................................................................................................................................................................52
24MXZ..................................................................................................................................................................................................54
M235.....................................................................................................................................................................................................56
Recommended Seating........................................................................................................................................................................58
DASHES & VIDEO SCREENS
Wakesetter Command Center............................................................................................................................................................62
Engine Starting Code ........................................................................................................................................................................62
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Text/Phone Alert ................................................................................................................................................................................62
System Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................62
Save Preset Button............................................................................................................................................................................63
Four Corner Buttons..........................................................................................................................................................................63
Depth Screen.....................................................................................................................................................................................63
Ballast Screen ...................................................................................................................................................................................63
Wake View.........................................................................................................................................................................................64
Speed Control....................................................................................................................................................................................64
Surf Gate Control...............................................................................................................................................................................64
Power Wedge Control .......................................................................................................................................................................65
Preset Screen....................................................................................................................................................................................66
Media Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................................66
Stereo Screen....................................................................................................................................................................................67
Controls Screen.................................................................................................................................................................................68
Advanced Lighting Controls...............................................................................................................................................................68
Settings Screen .................................................................................................................................................................................69
Maps Screen .....................................................................................................................................................................................72
TXi Standard Gauges and Screen.....................................................................................................................................................75
Gauges..............................................................................................................................................................................................75
Keypad ..............................................................................................................................................................................................75
Center Screen ...................................................................................................................................................................................75
Cruise Screen....................................................................................................................................................................................75
Engine Screen...................................................................................................................................................................................76
Depth Screen.....................................................................................................................................................................................76
Alerts..................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Lights Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................76
Controls Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................76
Settings Menu....................................................................................................................................................................................76
Video Screens (Optional Malibu Open Edition).................................................................................................................................77
Engine Start Code .............................................................................................................................................................................77
Gauge View and Speed Control........................................................................................................................................................78
Night Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................78
Speed Control Operation...................................................................................................................................................................78
Stereo Screen....................................................................................................................................................................................78
Media Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................................79
PDF Viewer and Video Player ...........................................................................................................................................................79
Rear Camera.....................................................................................................................................................................................80
Controls Screen.................................................................................................................................................................................80
Settings Screen .................................................................................................................................................................................80
Maps Screen .....................................................................................................................................................................................82
3-in-1 Event Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................84
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................................84
Navigation Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................84
GPS Information................................................................................................................................................................................85
Zero Off GPS Speed Control.............................................................................................................................................................85
Three Event Information....................................................................................................................................................................85
Slalom Settings..................................................................................................................................................................................85
Buzzer Volume ..................................................................................................................................................................................85
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Timing Recap ....................................................................................................................................................................................86
Slalom Wait Time...............................................................................................................................................................................86
Jump Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................86
Buzzer Volume ..................................................................................................................................................................................86
Timing Recap ....................................................................................................................................................................................86
Jump Switch ......................................................................................................................................................................................86
Jump Switch Timeout ........................................................................................................................................................................86
Trick Settings.....................................................................................................................................................................................86
Buzzer Volume ..................................................................................................................................................................................87
River Mode & Offset ..........................................................................................................................................................................87
Course Manager................................................................................................................................................................................87
Auto Detect........................................................................................................................................................................................87
Pull Type............................................................................................................................................................................................88
Plus (+) Factor...................................................................................................................................................................................88
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................................................................................................88
Basic Electrical Components............................................................................................................................................................89
Circuit Breakers.................................................................................................................................................................................89
Fuse Box ...........................................................................................................................................................................................89
Electrical Harnesses and Wiring........................................................................................................................................................89
Batteries ............................................................................................................................................................................................89
Connecting/Disconnecting Batteries..................................................................................................................................................91
Battery Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................................92
Battery Charger .................................................................................................................................................................................92
Engine Sensors .................................................................................................................................................................................92
Other Electrical Components............................................................................................................................................................93
12-Volt Receptacle ............................................................................................................................................................................83
Port Rear Breaker Board...................................................................................................................................................................93
Surf Band...........................................................................................................................................................................................93
Alarms................................................................................................................................................................................................93
MALIBU MONSOON ENGINES, TRANSMISSIONS & V-DRIVES
Malibu Monsoon Engines, Transmissions & V-Drives .......................................................................................................................98
Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................98
General Information...........................................................................................................................................................................99
California Emissions Information ...................................................................................................................................................100
General Emissions Information .......................................................................................................................................................101
Star Label ........................................................................................................................................................................................101
Additional Information, Including Warranty ......................................................................................................................................102
Malibu Fuel System.........................................................................................................................................................................102
Fuel Information...............................................................................................................................................................................104
When the Boat Is Not in Operation (Fuel) .......................................................................................................................................104
Electrical System.............................................................................................................................................................................105
Alarms..............................................................................................................................................................................................105
Cooling System ...............................................................................................................................................................................105
Exhaust System...............................................................................................................................................................................107
Break-In Period—All Boats..............................................................................................................................................................108
Vapor Lock.......................................................................................................................................................................................110
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